I've previously written about the importance of street photography during these unprecedented times. Having visual documentation of how communities, governments, and countries have responded to the pandemic will serve us well in our search for understanding and education.
We all know the stereotype — a middle-aged man with a big camera and long lens, photographing people passing by. He must be a creep, a child snatcher, a voyeur with ill intention. I feel confident in saying that, most of the time, the labeling is unfair, and most people have good ethics and only want to capture candid moments.
I've found that the ideal time to use the Cosyspeed STREETOMATIC+ Black is in the winter. My reasoning for this is because it's designed to not hold a whole lot of stuff. So just in case you really need to bring a ton of gear with you, what do you do? Well, you can use the Cosyspeed STREETOMATIC+ Black and wear a thick jacket that has pockets.
2020 is proving to be an intense and crucial year. But we all need to step away at times, put down our shield and take a moment to smile, and dare we say, laugh. To lighten the mood and bring some humor to your day, we've gone through a bunch of memes and found several that are sure to make your belly hurt from laughter!
London based street and documentary photographer, Christian Cross, attended London's anti-protest on June 13th. Several groups of far-right protesters were fighting against the removal of several statues around the UK.
Fujifilm shooters are spoiled for choice when it comes to great prime lenses, even more so when it comes to affordable Fujifilm primes lenses. Perhaps the question we get asked the most, though, is 'which lens should I buy between the Fujifilm 23mm f2 and the Fujifilm 35mm f?' These lenses may seem to be quite similar, but they are both suited to slightly different genres of photography.
Popular street photography account, Life Is Street, came under fire on the day of Black Out Tuesday. The owner of the account uses white squares as part of the aesthetic on the feed. It so happened that on Black Out Tuesday, he posted a white square, causing an angry response from many of his followers.
There's a pretty big issue these days involving documentary-style photography, and it stems from the street photography community. I've seen it in several different protests. Maybe that's where I should start.
I'd always encourage photographers to opt for a prime lens when shooting street photography. They're often sharper, smaller, and more fun to use. A 35mm and a 50mm are popular choices for both new and seasoned street photographers.
Pro Camera Reviews is a new web show by the Reviews Team of The Phoblographer. Join Gear Editor Brett Day, Reviews Editor Paul Ip, and Editor in Chief Chris Gampat as they candidly discuss the products they're actively reviewing and the gear they've just reviewed.
Pro Camera Reviews is a new web show by the Reviews Team of The Phoblographer. Join Gear Editor Brett Day, Reviews Editor Paul Ip, and Editor in Chief Chris Gampat as they candidly discuss the products they're actively reviewing and the gear they've just reviewed.
Let’s take a look at how street photography can remain fresh and relevant in the future. I’ve been consuming a lot of street photography of late. Partly because that’s my job, and also because I’m stuck at home.
When you're brand new to street photography, there's a lot of toxicity out there that doesn't really help to create better street photographers. A whole lot of it is around pleasing the Instagram algorithm or learning from the classic masters.
Tired, cliche, easy: these are just some of the words used to describe street photography. Those who practice candid shooting are often labeled as voyeurs, loners, and creeps. I believe no other community in the industry has to defend itself as much as the one of street photography.
We’re teaming up with FUJIFILM to giveaway A FUJIFILM X100V. In this international street photo contest, participants may enter one original street photograph of theirs. The contest, judged by the Phoblographer's EIC Chris Gampat, will take place over this month and can be entered using your Facebook or Instagram account. Want to win? Check out the rules below.
We’re teaming up with FUJIFILM to giveaway A FUJIFILM X100V. In this international street photo contest, participants may enter one original street photograph of theirs. The contest, judged by the Phoblographer's EIC Chris Gampat, will take place over this month and can be entered using your Facebook or Instagram account. Want to win? Check out the rules below.
"This series is a sort of art therapy to me," says Italian Street Photographer, Alessio Trerotoli. He adds, ". . . I'm a guy full of joy, irony, and love, but I know I have a dark side somewhere, and I need to accept it and to live with it.
We’re teaming up with FUJIFILM to giveaway A FUJIFILM X100V. In this international photo contest, participants will enter an original street photography image of theirs. The contest, which will be judged by the Phoblographer's staff, will take place over this month and can be entered using your Facebook or Instagram account. Want to win? Check out the rules below.
Street photography doesn't exist unless you have streets full of people. Right now, those streets are empty, as all of us remain indoors during the current epidemic. If you practice street photography, there's a good chance you're feeling a little sorry for yourself right now.
The people and history behind the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant are deeply intertwined with Hip-Hop and African American culture. This rich tapestry kept Zurich-based photographer Jens Krauer coming back time and time again.
Sometimes I wonder if photographers genuinely just don't know the differences between one genre or another--but most of the time I believe that folks try to penetrate any hashtag that they possibly can in an attempt to get the most traction on Instagram.
Street photography is all fun and games, well, until someone decides to get angry. Because, while for the most part, people won't blink an eye, sometimes you'll catch someone who is ready to air some aggression.
In modern times, street photographers get excited about cameras like the Ricoh GR III and the Fujifilm X100V. But since the practice of street photography began, there have been some absolute gems in the hands of photographers.
As the coronavirus continued to spread across Italy, authorities announced they would place the entire country in lockdown.
As the coronavirus continued to spread across Italy, authorities announced they would place the entire country in lockdown.
From Steve McCurry's India to Robert Frank's The Americans, the masters of photography have sold millions of photobooks worldwide. Their work is seen not only as a source of pleasure but also for education.
Street photography is a fun genre of photography. There are no creative limitations, and you can experience a wave of emotions dependent on the kind of work you view. Some street photographers like to focus on social justice, while others want to get you interested in the mundane.
When it comes to street photography, we cannot talk about the gritty and punchy black and white aesthetic without mentioning Daido Moriyama. Hailed as the Godfather of Japanese Street Photography, he remains one of Japan’s most celebrated photographers, best known for his radical approach to the genre.
A study suggests photography can help with depression – it certainly helped me with mine. Feature Shoot recently ran a story that highlighted a study published by researchers from Lancaster University and the University of Sheffield.
A study suggests photography can help with depression – it certainly helped me with mine. Feature Shoot recently ran a story that highlighted a study published by researchers from Lancaster University and the University of Sheffield.
Steve McCurry is a photojournalist that often needs no introduction. But, chances are photography enthusiasts and beginners have only ever heard about him from his iconic “Afghan Girl” photo. The portrait of a girl with piercing green eyes, however, isn’t his only masterpiece.
In early 2020, the street photography community lost one of its own. Elisa Tomaselli sadly passed away on January 23rd. I'm unsure of how and why she passed, but I do know she was far too young to leave this world.
Social media has affected societies in ways that perhaps not a lot of us have foreseen. Like a wave crashing over the shore, it has taken over many aspects of our personal, social, and creative lives.
Although we're in 2019, black and white photography remains popular amongst photographers. That's because it brings a classic, timeless feel - something color just can't seem to match. Back in the early days of photography, people like Henri Cartier Bresson, Diane Arbus, and Ansel Adams championed the black and white aesthetic - setting the bar for the standard that others would need to reach.
As a street photography enthusiast, I like the adrenaline when taking pictures in the public without making people curious. Taking pictures of strangers was often hard; however, I soon discovered that almost everyone likes to be photographed if you respect their privacy and feelings.
Street photography can be a lonely game. Much time spent alone roaming the streets, hoping something of interest comes your way. Because of the isolation, and the fact there's no guarantee of getting a great shot, it's easy to become deflated.
Hardcore Street Photography (HCSP) has been around since the golden days of Flickr. Founded in 2005, HCSP is wildly seen as the arena that will make or break a street photographer - both creatively and emotionally.
The Leica M mount is a manual focus mount that teaches street photographers to do what so many people don't today: shoot with intent. How many times have you walked by a photo shoot happening and someone just holds the shutter button down? Or how many times have you seen someone say "I'll fix it in post.
Fujifilm has always seen success with their X100 line of cameras, but we have always felt that the pocket cameras have always needed a little bit more in the way of features to really take them over the edge.
Fujifilm has always seen success with their X100 line of cameras, but we have always felt that the pocket cameras have always needed a little bit more in the way of features to really take them over the edge.
The transformation of a place from concrete to ephemeral, the elements that elevate a scene from everyday to extraordinary, are the images that fill this portfolio. The photographs are pieces of a story, not the whole story, but the fragments from which that story is built and grows. It is my story, your story, our collective story.
Streets are filled with joyful songs and gorgeous light displays. One of the most magical places during the the holiday season is London.
Streets are filled with joyful songs and gorgeous light displays. One of the most magical places during the the holiday season is London.
It should come as no surprise that we’re huge fans of street photography here at The Phoblographer. And because of what we do, we’re very fortunate to be able to feature and speak with some of the best street photographers in the game.
When the Leica M10 was released back in 2017, the Leica community couldn't wait to get their hands on it. It's a full-frame system that packs 24MP into its CMOS sensor, and, of course, it's a Leica so people were always going to drool over it.
The Ricoh GR III continues the GR trend of revolutionizing the way people shoot street photography. How can such a small system pack so much power and impeccable image quality? We answered that question in our official review of the camera.
As we all know, Leica cameras have a cult following for a good reason. Leica cameras set the standard back in the days of film with their gorgeous builds, their ease of use, and of course, the stunning images that could be created with them.
Medium format cameras sure are fun to use. So it’s no surprise photographers are out on the street using them on a daily basis. Most opt for a film camera. Because let’s face it, most people don’t have in the region of $10,000 (and then some) to buy digital.
I am Dominik Mattern and I started shooting street photography about 8 months ago. I prefer shooting black and white because it gives the picture stronger lines and contours. For me, this supports the emotions inside a picture.
While in New York, I was able to connect with people who share as much love for street photography as I do. I'm grateful for this because, honestly, I needed to be in an environment that brought positive vibes and zero negativity.
In our hyper-connected society, we never have been that lonely. No matter the crowd or the networks, the more we evolve into high-density cities the more we are isolated.
In our hyper-connected society, we never have been that lonely. No matter the crowd or the networks, the more we evolve into high-density cities the more we are isolated.
Hi! I am a street photographer from Prokuplje, Serbia. In this post, you can see some of the photos that I took in 2019. The photos are not just from Prokuplje.
I go about my life here in the western cape and often can’t help whipping out my phone to capture the beauty of the scenery around me. Here’s just a small taste and appreciation post.
My name is Davide Sasso and I'm a photographer. Italy is really beautiful, last year I had the opportunity to visit the most beautiful places: Venice, Florence, Rome and many other incredible places, full of art, history, and beauty.
o you ever wonder what a conversation between the current you and the old you would sound like? As we grow old, many of us lose touch with our former selves. Spain-born and Norway-based artist Pau Buscato, however, cherishes the relationship with his inner kid, and hopes to never let go of it.
o you ever wonder what a conversation between the current you and the old you would sound like? As we grow old, many of us lose touch with our former selves. Spain-born and Norway-based artist Pau Buscato, however, cherishes the relationship with his inner kid, and hopes to never let go of it.
i'm Mounir Belmokhtar 19 yo from Algeria , i was in Paris and i took some shoots with my Iphone 5syou may know that i love photography , a smartphone or DLSR it doesn't matter as long as you try to see the beauty in everything and shoot what you see and share with your version of the vision you can chek my other post i'll alway say it ,,don't make excuses .
Photographer Alexander Petrosyan has spent years and years discovering and documenting infinite layers of St. Petersburg. His wide collection - not only beautiful, but also grotesque - invites outsiders to step inside the raw and unpredictable streets and experience them without a filter, common for polished postcards or travel documentaries.
Street Photography isn't simple and instead is something that requires a number of incredible parallel factors to all line up accordingly--and when cameras start to do nothing else but constantly log life at a higher resolution, it will require human elements beyond algorithms scrubbing for "Good images" to actually have someone call themselves an artist.
This week, we’re celebrating Asian Heritage Month. We’ve curated romantic, colorful, and emotional works from community members of Asian descent for this collection.
Brooklyn photographer Lerone Pieters share his advice on creating a successful personal brand.
I've wanted to go to Japan ever since I was a child. Its culture, nature, and architecture - I always thought those were absolutely beautiful. Last month, I was finally able to fulfill my childhood dream and let myself get consumed by this marvelous country.
I'm a huge Blade Runner fan. It has inspired my style of photography in an endless number of ways, from the color-grading to the themes it represents. So when the heavy fog came rolling into Songdo of Incheon, South Korea, I was snapping away until the early hours - ensuring all these moments were not lost in time, like tears in rain.
Because everything seems warmer under colorful, fluorescent light.
Mitul Shah test-drives a backpack designed for photographers always on the move.
In the headlines this week: critiquing the Polaroid comeback, street photography, the “only light you’ll ever need” and more. The post Photography News Roundup, September 29 appeared first on 500px ISO.
Exploring London's tube from the perspective of local street photographers.
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One of the best things about pancake lenses isn't necessarily just their low profile, but the fact that they encourage you to carry your camera everywhere with you. That mean that at all times, you can be ready to capture candid moments as they happen in front of you.
The best of Dazed's photography in Belfast, a review of the Alien Skin Exposure X2, recreating nightmares through photography, an artist life in Cuba... The post Weekly Photography News Roundup, June 9th appeared first on 500px ISO.